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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
PRX Gold
TissotPRX Gold
MSRP $2,175

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
PRX Gold35mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
PRX Gold80h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
PRX Gold100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
PRX Gold$2,175

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
10.93mm
Lug-to-Lug
34.6mm
Lug Width
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,175

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

Tissot PRX Gold

The Tissot PRX Gold is widely praised as exquisite and beautiful, with owners appreciating its statement-piece quality and the subtle flash of gold. The brushed case finish on some models is noted as preventing excessive gaudiness, making it "just the right amount of gold" for some, though others find it "a bit flashy." Some owners question the retail value, suggesting the premium is for the gold bezel, and note that it can be found at significantly lower prices from grey market or pre-owned sources. Overall, owners rate the Tissot PRX Gold highly for its beautiful aesthetic and refined gold presence at a more accessible price point when sourced strategically.

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